First Gen Corporation’s 100% renewable energy subsidiary, Energy Development Corporation (First Gen-EDC), inaugurated its 22-megawatt (MW), PhP7-billion Tanawon Geothermal Power Plant (Tanawon) today, marking a milestone in the Philippines’ clean energy transition and reaffirming its support for the government’s push for energy security and climate resilience.
Located in the Bicol region’s Bacon-Manito (Bac-Man) geothermal facility, Tanawon reflects EDC’s steadfast dedication, technical expertise, and perseverance to sustainably harness the country’s rich indigenous geothermal resources in line with the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP) 2020–2040 by the Department of Energy (DOE). Geothermal energy is considered a key pillar of the NREP, which aims to increase the share of renewables in the country’s energy mix to 50% by 2040.
"Tanawon’s inauguration is not only a proud achievement for First Gen and EDC, but also a win for the country’s energy security and climate resilience journey. We dedicate it to our communities, government partners, and everyone committed to a decarbonized, regenerative future," said Jerome H. Cainglet, President and Chief Operating Officer of EDC.
Tanawon’s completion over 27 months showcases how committed collaboration between First Gen-EDC and its key contractors, First Balfour and Toshiba, as well as strong government support, can accelerate the deployment of clean energy solutions. The flash geothermal facility is projected to have a net annual generation of 159,000 MWh, contributing significantly to the country’s baseload renewable energy capacity and helping to avoid approximately 38,312 tons of CO₂ emissions annually.
In November 2020, the DOE awarded Tanawon a Certificate of Energy Project of National Significance (CEPNS), recognizing its crucial role in enhancing energy independence and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
The new facility is the second among First Gen-EDC’s seven growth projects to be commissioned. The first was the 29MW Palayan Binary Geothermal Power Plant, inaugurated on July 05, 2024. EDC targets to commission four of its growth projects this year: the 28MW Mahanagdong Binary Geothermal Power Plant in Leyte and three Battery Energy Storage Systems Projects totaling 40 MWhr, which comprise the 20MW BESS in BacMan, 10MW in Leyte, and 10MW in Negros Oriental. The company expects to complete its 5.6 MW Bago Binary Geothermal Power Plant in Negros Occidental by 2026.
Energy Development Corporation (EDC) is First Gen Corporation’s renewable energy (RE) subsidiary, with an installed capacity of nearly 1,400 MW, accounting for approximately 17% of the country’s total installed RE capacity. Its over 1,000 MW geothermal portfolio comprises approximately 56% of the country’s total installed geothermal capacity, making the Philippines the third largest geothermal producer in the world. EDC continues to forge collaborative pathways for a decarbonized and regenerative future as part of First Gen Corporation, the country’s leading clean energy company.
